Hostal Aqui and Bar (Salinas).
Which is called the gringo bar since Americans gather there...it is a very nice place and has amazing hamburgers and fries.
http://hostalaqui.com/
Here is the address and phone number. Calle 10 y Malecon | Frente al Edificio Solaris, Salinas 00112-8000, Ecuador. Will is the owner there and is another American.
The Ex-Pats also hang out every weekend at Di Gabriela´s (Salinas) for fantastic, home-made cuisine! Their number is 04-277-3328. They are located just a couple of blocks behind the Barcelo Colon Hotel. Enjoy!
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restauran...a-Salinas.html
If you're traveling north from Salinas gets you as far as Bahia de Caraquez, Suzies Hostal Coco Bongo is a good place to meet other expats.
http://www.cocobongohostal.com/
Also Puerto Amistad, an excellent bar and restaurant is owned by a gringo from Alabama. Or PM me and I will give you our cell phone number. There is a group of about a dozen or so who get together every Fri. evening for dinner